OBITUARY: John M. Callan, 93, Former Town Moderator

Below is an obituary from Chapman Funeral Home:

CENTERVILLE, MA — John M. Callan, 93, of Centerville, Massachusetts, passed away on July 30th at his home. Born in Wakefield, Massachusetts to Frances (Marsden) Callan and Edward C. Callan, Sr., he was a graduate of Wakefield High School, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boston College and a Juris Doctor Degree from Boston College Law School. John practiced law in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts for over 50 years specializing in civil trial litigation and was a founding partner in the law firm of Callan, Sullivan and Burke.

In his adopted town of Wilmington, Massachusetts, John was active in many civil organizations including Chairman of the Building Committee where he was instrumental in building the town library. He was elected Town Moderator for Wilmington, a position he proudly held for 13 years.

During his retirement, John’s infectious laugh could be heard as he tore up the golf courses with his 3 iron at Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts and Spring Run Golf Course in Bonita Springs, Florida. John’s life was defined by his deep love of family and his vibrant spirit that lit up every gathering.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Gail (Stackpole) Callan, his sons David F. Callan and wife Joanne, Christopher M. Callan, Jeffrey L. Callan, his daughter Cara Peters and her husband James. He was a devoted Papa to his grandchildren Madison, Justin and Zachary.

John predeceased his sisters Frances Reinhalter, Claire Carlson, Rita Callan, and Anne Dorlay and his brothers Thomas Callan, Edward Callan and Robert Callan.

Visiting hours will be held at Our Lady of Victory Parish, 230 South Main Street, Centerville, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, August 12th from 10:30am to 11:30am with a Funeral Mass immediately following at 11:30am.

Burial at Mosswood Cemetery in Cotuit will be private.

A memorial contribution in John’s name may be made to Broad Reach Hospice, 390 Orleans Road, North Chatham, Massachusetts 02650.